December 9, 2020
Eagles
by
Michael Tanenbaum
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was seen having a postgame conversation with Carson Wentz following Philadelphia's loss last Sunday in Green Bay. Wentz was benched for rookie Jalen Hurts, who will start the next game against New Orleans. Rodgers answered questions about his relationship with Wentz during his weekly appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show."
December 8, 2020
Investigations
by
Michael Tanenbaum
Two Rowan University students are facing charges after they allegedly caused about $6,000 worth of damage to a Christmas light display at Glassboro Town Square on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, police said. William Fowler and Matthew Lubicky, 19, both were charged in the vandalism spree.
December 8, 2020
Illness
by
Michael Tanenbaum
Patients with a history of Guillain–Barré Syndrome may be at risk for recurrence of the rare neurological disorder after a COVID-19 infection, according to researchers from Rutgers University.
December 8, 2020
Illness
by
Michael Tanenbaum
Philadelphia continues to see a surge in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths driven by a rise in transmission from holiday gatherings, Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said. With more holidays fast approaching, he called the city's situation "extremely dangerous."
December 8, 2020
Transportation
by
Michael Tanenbaum
Philadelphia bike share program Indego will embark on a five-year expansion plan beginning in 2021. New stations are planned for neighborhoods in South and West Philadelphia, in addition to a larger fleet of electric bikes across the city.
December 7, 2020
Investigations
by
Michael Tanenbaum
Eleanor Camacho, a part-time Uber and Lyft driver, was found dead in her vehicle in Allentown on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, police said. Camacho, 58, a Philadelphia native, went missing from her home in Salisbury Township last Thursday. Her death remains under investigation.
December 7, 2020
Investigations
by
Michael Tanenbaum
Chester Police announced the recovery of the body of an 18-year-old man who fell into Ridley Creek in Delaware County on Saturday night. Search efforts continued through the weekend and the teen's body was found Monday morning on the banks of the creek behind an apartment complex in Eddystone, according to authorities.
December 7, 2020
Food & Drink
by
Michael Tanenbaum
Goose Island Brewhouse, a popular destination in Fishtown, has closed permanently due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. It's the latest Philadelphia restaurant to fall victim to the economic toll of COVID-19, which has claimed numerous popular bars and restaurants in the city over the course of 2020.
December 7, 2020
Phillies
by
Michael Tanenbaum
Former Philadelphia Phillies infielder Richard "Dick" Allen died Monday at the age of 78. Allen was an influential and controversial figure in Philadelphia, where he endured racial harassment and other hardships for much of his career.
December 4, 2020
Illness
by
Michael Tanenbaum
Philadelphia reported a new daily high of 1,816 COVID-19 cases on Friday and surpassed 2,000 coronavirus deaths, health department officials said. Pennsylvania is seeing hospitalizations rise sharply and has warned that the state is nearing its capacity in both beds and medical staff.